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Wake Forest University · 4 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Position: Safe and Explainable Multiagent Reinforcement Learning, Computer Science

Wake Forest University is inviting applications for a 2-year postdoctoral research position focused on Safe and Explainable Multiagent Reinforcement Learning (MARL). The role involves advancing MARL algorithms with an emphasis on safety, explainability, and robust real-world deployment, contributing to various research areas including safe learning, policy explainability, and robustness.

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Responsibilities

You Will Work With The PI And Collaborators In Advancing Theoretically Sound And Practically Applicable MARL Algorithms, With An Emphasis On Safety, Explainability, And Robust Real-world Deployment
The Postdoctoral Researcher Will Contribute To One Or More Of The Following Areas
Safe Learning in MARL
Learning robust policies under uncertainty with built-in safety mechanisms
Policy Explainability and Testing
Developing tools and methods to visualize, explain, and verify MARL policies
Robustness and Fault Tolerance
Designing MARL algorithms resilient to adversarial conditions or partial failures
Responsible for own work

Qualification

Reinforcement LearningMultiagent Reinforcement LearningMachine Learning ToolsFormal VerificationInterdisciplinary ResearchCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong background in reinforcement learning (preferably MARL)
Proficiency with machine learning tools (e.g., PyTorch, RL libraries)
Strong publication record in relevant venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI, AAMAS)
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience in formal verification, interpretability, or AI safety
Interest in interdisciplinary research and real-world impact

Company

Wake Forest University

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Wake Forest University is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$63.9M
Key Investors
Lilly EndowmentAmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institutes of Health
2025-07-10Grant· $30M
2024-10-10Grant· $0.2M
2023-02-23Grant· $3M

Leadership Team

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Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
VP, Sustainability (CSO) and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
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Jacqueline Travisano
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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